Simphiwe Thamsanqa Shobede, popularly known as Thami, passed on at the age of 31. News of his passing was reportedly confirmed by his record label, Gallo Records.
Details surrounding the cause of his death have not yet been confirmed with the public.
Local media previously published a story reporting that the singer had collapsed during a performance this past Saturday, 7 September 2019. The article stated that the reason for the collapse was due to organ failure, resulting in Thami lapsing into a coma on Tuesday, 10 September 2019.
After the release of the news, social media users began sending messages of condolences to his family and friends. One social media user wrote, “R.I.P Thami. These are such hard news to take in but I know that this talented man with great insight touched a lot of people’s lives.”
Another follower stated, “This is sad, I can see his smile. My daughters favorite. Rest in peace young man.”
Rest in peace Thami.